Lamb And Sesame Burgers

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 egg, beaten lightly
• 1 cup stale breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, roots and stems
• 1 small fresh red chili, seeded and chopped finely
• 8 green onions, sliced thinly (divided)
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 4 bread rolls or 4 buns
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts or 1/2 cup alfalfa sprout
• 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce

Recipe

• 1 combine the lamb, egg, breadcrumbs, fish sauce, paste, cilantro roots and stems, chilli and half the green onion in a medium bowl. (note: the mixture may be salted, if desired.) mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined and sticky. divide the mixture into four portions; shape portions into large flat patties. sprinkle both sides of patties with sesame seeds; press firmly into the patties.
• 2 meanwhile, heat the flat plate of a barbecue over medium-high heat.
• 3 drizzle the oil over the barbecue plate. cook the patties for 4 minutes, then turn and cook for a further 3-4 minutes on the other side. the patties should be browned and cooked through.
• 4 split each bread roll in half; grill or toast each side. place some carrot on the base of each bun, then top with a patty, bean sprouts, remaining green onion and cilantro leaves. drizzle with sweet chilli sauce and top with the remaining bread top.